Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese (Gluten Free)
Bonus veggies add fiber and nutrient to this family recipe. Soon to be a fave for your family and a go-to for gathering!
Servings: 6
Calories: 333kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry gluten-free pasta
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs, Italian seasoned
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, for the least amount of time shown. For example, if instructions say cook 7 to 10 minutes, cook for 7 minutes (the pasta will continue to cook in the oven). Drain, rinse, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, shred the cheddar cheese and cube the cream cheese. If sweet potatoes are chilled, bring to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Melt butter in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add coconut milk and heat until it’s steaming and almost reaches a boil, stirring frequently.
- Stir in cheddar, a handful at a time, stirring constantly. Repeat with cream cheese, a few cubes at a time, stirring constantly while the cream cheese incorporates. Add in mashed sweet potatoes and salt, and stir until the sauce is well blended. Turn off heat.
- Pour half the sauce in a casserole dish. Add pasta and cover with remaining sauce. Sprinkle generously with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until sauce is bubbling. Allow to cool 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
If you’re using leftover sweet potatoes it’s important to bring them to room temperature before you add them to the pot.
This family macaroni and cheese recipe is extremely flexible. Use the ingredients you have on hand. You can sub in different pasta shapes, types of cheese, and the type of milk.
Rustic Sweet Potato Mac and Cheese Variations:
Serve with green peas for added protein.
Top with homemade breadcrumbs.
Experiment with different pasta shapes, such as penne, rotini, shells, and classic elbow macaroni.
Mix in another type of cheese:
- Gruyere is a classic addition to mac and cheese.
- Add a kick with pepper jack.
- Mellow it out with Muenster or Monterey Jack.